Rainbass

[quote name='jakesbass' post='217573' date='Jun 12 2008, 01:16 PM']Steve's in Blackburn. If you can manage the journey he is one of the best music educators I know. I taught Ollie Collins, he's now the bass tutor at Salford I don't know if he does upright but I definitely gave him some lessons on it. I also taught Matt Owens who is doing well, don't know if he teaches. There is a BBC Phil guy called Mike Escreet he gave me some classical lessons If you try to contact any of those guys and fail let me know as I could find details for all of them. Sorry for the punt but I work in Manchester regularly and would happily come to give you a lesson or two. check here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=20577"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=20577[/url] for my teaching feedback from fellow BCrs[/quote] +1 for Jake (really must get round to booking the next lesson!)

[quote name='Linus27' post='214264' date='Jun 7 2008, 11:23 AM']I can't recommend the Stagg highly enough and I am sure others on here will feel the same. I have wanted to dip my toes in the world of EUB for the last 10 years or so but they have always been to expensive. Then the NS Wav 4 came out and it looked like a realistic option at £700 so I started saving up for a year. However, I heard about this Stagg EUB that came out at £350 and one came up for sale on here for £200 and I grabbed it. For the money, it is an amazing piece of kit. You really can't fault it for that price. It also sounds superb, some say more like a double bass than the NS Wav 4 which has been compared to sounding like like a electric fretless. The action may be a little high but this can be solved by filing away at the nut a little so the strings sit lower down. I had to do this a fair bit to my E and A string and now it is a dream to play. Also, some of the intonation cane be a bit out but once you learn where the correct places to fret are, then it makes no difference. It certainly has not been a problem for me. I also recommend lessons to get you heading in the right direction. I have been playing electric for 20 years and it is a totally different beast. jakesbass on here will sort you with lessons. Drop him a PM. I am sure he will be able to help you out or point you in the right direction. Either, way just do it. One of the best things I have ever done. Get yourself a Stagg EUB, get some lessons so you have something to work towards and your love every minute of it.[/quote] +1 for the Stagg as a starter into the world of the upright bass on a budget!

[quote name='trent900' post='209140' date='May 29 2008, 08:31 PM']+1 for trying to relax. Try to look like you're enjoying it - move around and so on - and it's more likely that you will. Also, if you'll be standing in the performance, practice standing and the same if you'll be sitting. I find it makes a surprising difference...[/quote] +1 for standing up +1 for relax (if you can!) but most of all - have fun! I still remember how great I felt at my first gig (in 1982!)

[quote name='Wooks' post='197648' date='May 13 2008, 05:47 AM']I thought that, but my "source" has got one in stock whereas Zings and Normans haven't and when speaking to them they said they have them on order but there is no guarantee of getting one because the ones they are getting are on order, and they are unsure as to when they are getting a delivery Plus they had no idea as to when they are likely to get another delivery There again I can't understand how Zings and Normans can do them for this cheap price because when I spoke to a local store he said that the Stagg list price was around £300 I think it was, and he couldn't do it cheaper than £369. He also said that Stagg where a bit ticked off with stores selling their products off so cheaply too![/quote] I paid £330 for mine from a shop, I think, so it's not so far out - and you get to take it straight home!

[quote name='Maxcat' post='200905' date='May 17 2008, 09:54 AM']Hi Rainbass. It is indeed the Lion Brewery every Thursday night. We host every 5th week and our next one is 5th June. I dont tend to bring the Stagg to the jams unless we are hosting cos it probably wont get used. Saying that we could defo sort something out in advance if you fancy a tinkle. The first proper outing for the beast is next Saturday 24th at the Crown and Cushion Haslemere with my band Six Miles Away if youre around. Look forward to meeting you.[/quote] I will definately try and make it for the 5th June at the Lion, - your set sounds like loads of fun!

[quote name='Maxcat' post='190694' date='May 2 2008, 04:35 PM']Hi all. Played the Stagg in public for the first time last night at our Jam in Ash. Went down a treat. All sorts of "Closed my eyes and thought it was an acoustic" type comments" so it looks like ive got the sound right at least.Adds another dimension to the band sound and certainly makes for a different dynamic on stage. OG you are right. Chicks dig it large. All in all for limited outlay, a lot of bang for your buck. Re Hercules stands, can I order on line stating Im a BassChatter or is it easier by phone. BTW thanx to poptart for the stand deal in advance. Stagg on mighty warriors.[/quote] Hi Maxcat where do you jam in Ash? I used to play at the Lion Brewery. I'd love to come and see the Stagg in action. I have one too, but at the moment it doesn't get to leave the house! (other than for lessons) cheers

So, I changed the strings to Rotosound Swing bass, standard guage, sounded OK (but did not feel as good as the strings I'd taken off! So why did I change them ...). Then I thought I'd try the Rotosound Solo bass groundwound, for a smoother feel. All goes well, stringing up from low B, till I get to the 45 G string - too thick for the nut. So I send it back to Strings Direct, who send me a replacement (thanks guys) - still too thick. So is a 45 Swing Bass thinner than a 45 Solo Bass??

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='196126' date='May 10 2008, 05:55 PM']I don't think there's a strict heirarchy in the Warwick model range. It seems to me that it's evolved over time. It's almost as though the designers have an idea, say "let's try... [i]this[/i]!" Bingo! New design! New design goes to market. It either delivers a good margin at low sales volumes or a smaller margin at higher sales volumes. Otherwise it falls by the wayside like other evolutionary dead-ends; Infinity SN Streamer Pro M Fortresses (although the RockBass lives on...) Streamer LX (now back from the dead!) and so on. I DO think that some of the more interesting and versatile models have/ will continue to survive; The $$ (Streamer or 'Vette) Streamer Jazzman Dolphin As for "better", then it's entirely personal! Go for what suits you best and delivers the sound/tone you're looking for. Assuming that you can stretch to the more expensive models, that is. The cost mainly reflects the difficulty of manufacture and the quality of the woods and electronics used (as well as the number of strings!) Rest assured, though. Most Warwicks are easily versatile enough to meet most needs. I've used my Infinty SN4 for Indie Rock, Metal and Folk gigs without problems. Some of the more aesthetically single-minded designs (Stryker, Buzzard, Vampyre) could be accused of looking a bit out-of-sorts at a Jazz gig! I own two Warwicks. A '97 LX VI (Wenge Neck!) and a 2002 Infinity SN IV. Both are very well constructed, and sound good in their own way.[/quote] I never thought of my beloved Fortress as an evolutionary dead end! It's a 92 model, I got it second hand a few years ago. I wondered where it sat in the Warwick view of the world when it was released, so I emailed Warwick, and they told me! (low-mid bracket apparentely). I've since upgraded the electronics and pups to current 3 band model (like the Streamer Stage 2), through a Warwick dealer. While I was there I tried a number of newer models, but to me they didn't feel as special as my old'un

[quote name='jakesbass' post='196146' date='May 10 2008, 06:16 PM']Hi Wooks, I had fellow BC'er Rainbass round here for a lesson last Saturday and we were able to find a very comfortable seated position for him with a Stagg. I would suggest sending him a PM (he'll be happy to help) to speak directly about how it was for him. Jake[/quote] Hi Wooks yes, I tend to play my Stagg EUB sitting on a stool, mainly because I find it easier to keep it stable that way - standing up with it, I find it has a tendency to twist around. I put the metal support (left hand as you look from the front at the bass) in and rest that near the top of the thigh, have the pin only slightly out, and sit on a average height stool. Don't know the Dean Pace well enough to know if that would be the same - I tried one in a shop before I bought the Stagg bit that was on a tripod so I didn't see the end pin arrangement. Not too sure how well it bows - maybe give it a try at my next lesosn with Jake. It does have a curved fingerboard, more so than the Dean (I think) cheers Dave

[quote name='finnbass' post='191441' date='May 4 2008, 02:23 AM']So..they've added some new knobs, a dent and want 2.5 times as much Capitalism eh?[/quote] I bought a 5 String T-Bass (with humbucker under the scratchplate) off eBay 2 weeks ago for £460. Lovely bass, great tone, really pleased. Wouldn't have paid £1000 for it!

Hi Trev welcome aboard! Only been to Jersey once for a short business trip, but I really liked it. Which Warwick do you have? Mines an old Fortress Dave

OK - well here goes - some samples from the T Bass (unfortunately, they are also samples of my playing) Strings are quite old, so not much treble - the Active samples are all recorded with a fair bit of treble boost, and a little bass boost. In passive, the eq controls don't function. All samples played fingerstyle (and all far too fast - must be nerves!) Passive first: Both pickups, neck solo, bridge solo [attachment=8196:T_Bass_Passive.mp3] Active: Both Pickups - [attachment=8197:T_Bass_A..._Pups_01.mp3] [attachment=8200:T_Bass_A...igher_04.mp3] Neck - [attachment=8198:T_Bass_A...k_Pup_03.mp3] Bridge - [attachment=8201:T_Bass_A...e_Pup_02.mp3] [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='186352' date='Apr 27 2008, 10:48 AM']Lovely score sir, I saw that one myself and wondered whether any one here would be interested in it. I'd love to hear some clips sometime?[/quote]

Hi yes, so I believe, they do have a hum cancelling pickup under the scratch plate. Seems to work - I've been waving it around near the pc, and all sounds good! I think it was a limited edition run of 1000, made by Status; the T-Bass seems to be back on the Status web site as available under the status name, and from I can see looks the same. I think the headstock looks great - if a bit odd - the idea is to make it easier to reach the tuners (or so I've been told ....) I'll have a go at recording it, and upload some clips - might change the strings first. Dave

Doing an Acoustic Duo set with a guitarist friend in the summer, so learning (amongst others) Hey There Delilah and Yesterday, neither of which seem to have bass on the originals as far as I can tell!

Here's the reason I'm having to sell my Warwick Streamer Std:-- [attachment=8179:T_Bass.jpg] [attachment=8178:T_Bass_Body.jpg] [attachment=8180:T_Bass_Head.jpg] [attachment=8181:Tbass1.jpg] Got it from eBay, off a really nice guy - just shows you can get good stuff off of real people on eBay!. It's a late model (97 or 98 I believe) and is number 495. She's a real beauty to play, lovely jazz style neck (my first in nearly 30 years of playing!), and gorgeous thick warm tones. It's also the first 5 string I've had where you can really hear and feel the notes on the B string as clearly and fully as the other strings. Can't wait to take her out on a date (errr I mean gig) Dave

Started playing in 1981 (I think) - I'd been playing guitar badly for about 6 years, and then someone wanted to start a band (you know the story).Taught myself by listening to records (as they were then) and playing along. I'm sure I could have found a teacher if I'd really tried, but it wasn't so easy to find stuff out back then (no internet!). But it's never to late to learn, so I have my first lesson booked for a couple of weeks time . . .